Fifty per cent urokon sodium as an intravenous urographic contrast medium; a study based on 250 cases.
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چکیده
I urography is a safe, relatively simple procedure that offers much valuable information about the form and the functioning of the urinary tract and its neighboring structures. For these reasons it frequently is employed as a diagnostic measure. Although several commercially available contrast media give good visualization of the urinary tract and cause few postinjection reactions, new preparations constantly are being sought which will improve visualization and further decrease the likelihood of untoward reactions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic quarterly
دوره 22 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1955